Best Convenience Store: Speedy Stop

Not only does Speedy Stop offer countless products, its friendly staff will ensure your stop is quick and memorable.

Speedy Stop puts the convenience in convenience stores, said Connie Hayes, manager of one of about 10 local locations.

"We try let customers buy what they want and then send them on their way quickly because we know everybody's in a rush," Hayes said. "We offer great customer service. We communicate with the people, greet them when they come in our door. We're just friendly with them, keep them comfortable and entice them to come back."

The store chain offers fresh and easy-to-find merchandise. Speedy Stop prides itself on well-lit and clean stores and premium gasolines you can buy in a safe environment.

Whether it's low prices on products ranging from cigarettes and beer to toothpaste and breakfast tacos, Speedy Stop meets a variety of needs.

"When customers walk up to the checkout counter, we'll even tell them what we have on sale," Hayes said. "We'll let them know about two-for or three-for sales, and hopefully they'll save money. We try to be good at customer service."